Vertex portable radios are the most powerful handheld on the market with a full 5 watts transmit power.
They
also have the longest warranty in the industry with 3 years coverage.

Custom programming to ensure privacy and security, complying with Industry Canada regulations is included in the price.

Vertex portable radios come packaged with;
- antenna
- 2000 mA/Hr Li-Ion battery
- 3 hour desktop charger
- belt clip

various features include;
** see model comparison chart below **
- VHF and UHF versions
- 5 watts transmit power
- 16 to 512 channel versions
- with or without display
- customizable Scan options
- CTCSS and CDCSS privacy tones
- 2-tone & 5-tone Call Signalling
- low battery alert
- adjustable squelch level
- 3 year warranty on radio
- 1 year warranty on accessories
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..VX-354................VX-427................VX-827

The 820/870 and 920/970 series radios are also waterproof and submersible.
* see depth/time immersion chart below

Feature
unit of measure
350 series
420 series
820 series
alphanumeric display

optional
yes
yes
channels

up to 16
up to 32
up to 512
waterproof/submersible

no
no
yes
intrinsically safe

no
optional
optional
transmit power
watts
5
5
5
signal strength indicator

yes
yes
yes
speaker loudness
milliwatts
500
500
700
battery capacity (supplied)
mA/Hr, Li-Ion
2000
2000
2000
battery typical use
hours
12 to 14
12 to 14
12 to 14
battery indicator

yes
yes
yes
call signalling

2-tone & 5-tone 2-tone & 5-tone 2-tone & 5-tone
security encrytion
voice inversion
optional
optional
optional
high-gain antenna

included
included
included
stubby antenna

optional
optional
optional
belt clip

included
included
included
weight
ounces
10.9
10.6
10.9
dimensions
inches
2.3 x 4.1 x 1.3
2.3 x 4.3 x 1.2
2.3 x 3.8 x 1.5
die-cast chassis

yes
yes
yes
tempurature range
degrees C
-30 to +60
-30 to +60 -30 to +60


various accessory options include;
- antennas
- belt clips
- leather cases
- spare batteries
- speaker mics (overt, covert, weatherproof)
- charging stations (single or 6-slot)
- long or stubby antennas
- voice scramblers

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  high-gain antenna           stubby antenna                              2-wire speaker mic                              palm speaker mic                 single-slot charger
                                                                       leather case                                      stealth speaker mic              waterproof speaker mic                    6-slot charger



General Information
Model Specific brochures*
information package (portables) - highlights
VX-350 series
information package (portables) - complete
VX-410/420 series
Vertex radio info brochure
VX-420A LTR
portable radio comparison
       Vertex VX351 to Motorola CP200 to Kenwood TK3202
VX-820/870 series
portable radio comparison
       Vertex VX354 to Motorola CP200 to Kenwood TK3212
VX-820/870 P25 digital series
820/870 series depth/time immersion chart Vertex 2010 Complete Product Guide
Vertex company & product info movie Vertex 2010 Complete Accessory Guide

* these are the most common models, other models also available


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